Art, Objects &
Architecture
An Urban and Architectural Art Studio Michigan Based
Shop New Michigan Mini Map Prints
A pocket-ready 5” x 7” print of West Michigan’s Mt. Bald Head in Saugatuck showcasing the trail system on quality watercolor, textured paper. Lines of typography, watercolor overlay, and a lovely keepsake.
A pocket-ready 5” x 7” print of Detroit’s Belle Isle Recreational Island showcasing the trail system on quality watercolor-textured paper. Lines of typography, watercolor overlay, and a lovely keepsake.
A pocket-ready 5” x 7” print of northern Michigan’s Alligator Hill trail system on quality watercolor, textured paper. Lines of typography, watercolor overlay, and a lovely keepsake.
A pocket-ready 5” x 7” print of Ann Arbor, Michigan’s Nichols Arboretum, a public park, showcasing the trail system on quality watercolor, textured paper. Lines of typography, watercolor overlay, and a lovely keepsake.
I’m on my way to earning my architecture license, am an urban designer and interior designer, and hold a certification in healthy cities. I am passionate and excited to bring to light artwork that represents a deep connection to architectural and urban spaces.
Hello! I’m Lauren. Architectural & Urban Artist behind Draft Horse.
Michigan Made, Drawn & Crafted
At Draft Horse, the studio aims to bring Urban & Architecture art into everyday life. From detailed prints that celebrate character to bespoke commissioned drawings and home goods shaped by proportion and intention. Every piece is made with care; explore more below.
Architectural & Map Prints
Draft Horse architectural prints create a quiet connection between place and memory. Through careful observation and restrained linework, each piece captures the essence of a building.
A pocket-ready 5” x 7” print of Ann Arbor, Michigan’s Nichols Arboretum, a public park, showcasing the trail system on quality watercolor, textured paper. Lines of typography, watercolor overlay, and a lovely keepsake.
A grided 5” x 7” print of a Nordic architectural house elevation on quality watercolor, textured paper.
Commissioned Work
Draft Horse’s commission work is collaborative and thoughtful. Each piece is carefully designed to translate buildings, ideas, and stories into precise, expressive drawings, tailored to the space and crafted with intention. Every commission balances architectural rigor with a personal connection to create lasting work.
A custom, hand-drawn architectural artwork created to honor a meaningful place. Each piece is drawn using traditional tools, capturing the character and story of a building through thoughtful linework. Fill out the form to choose your desired subject. Select from a variety of sizes.
A custom, hand-drawn map artwork that captures the character and structure of a meaningful urban or remote place. Each commission focuses on streets, blocks, and patterns of typography—drawn slowly by hand using traditional tools.
Guided by context and personal significance, each map highlights the relationships between place, memory, and design. The result is an original architectural map drawing—thoughtful, precise, and made to be lived with or gifted.
The Architecture Journal: Stories from Draft Horse Creator
